8 is great!

John had Friday off so we decided to celebrate our anniversary that day instead of Wednesday.
The entire day was a surprise, he wouldn't tell me anything for weeks!!
He planned out babysitters for the day (thank you Heather and Corinna)
We left at 9am and headed to LA but not before I got me some Penguin Chai at Palermo

We then took a drive to Pasadena...where John finally admitted that he was taking me to Aardvarks, a super fun vintage store that he knows I love! I couldn't believe he thought of taking me shopping of all things on OUR anniversary!!! (Turns out that particular store had closed several months ago) so despite John being totally bummed (cause he did his homework and researched) we had a great time walking Green St and had a super yummy lunch

He then admitted our next desitnation was the MOCA and then the fashion district, but because we couldn't find aardvarks and he knew how excited I was about doing a lil vintage shopping we instead headed to Melrose and got to shop, WITHOUT KIDS!

After our shopping, the momma in me kicked in and I was pooped. Im used to taking a nap or at least resting for about an hour in my day. So at about 4pm we headed to griffith for an afternoon nap!

When then headed up the hill to enjoy the smoggy view of LA at Griffith Park.




Next it was off to drinks with Sister!


Then for my last suprise John took me to seeLOCAL NATIVES at the Henry Fonda! SO FUN!!!



Im so blessed to have a man that makes sure that every anniversary is celebrated and remembered! I LOVE YOU! Thank you for a perfectly planned day:)

8 is my favorite number!

Happy Anniversary HUBBY!
I cannot believe the journey, the laughter, the tears, the joys, the heartaches, the fun, the trials, the mountain tops, the storms, the beauty, the minefields, the blessings, the peace, the chaos, the adventures we have taken together these last 8 years. As we continue on this pilgrimage through this earth I am so grateful to spend my days with you:) I remember when we were dating and the many conversations we had about our future....never could we have comprehended all that God had in store for us and I look forward to Him continuing to challenge and equip us for years ahead!
I love you, I respect, I am blessed to be near you.
Thank for you for being my best friend, my shoulder, my encourager, my sanity, my lobster! I LOVE YOU
I look forward to the rest of my days here on this earth to be right by your side!

A New Season in Life!

So caleb and Jack have started home schooling last week. I decided to give it a try and see how this year goes. Create a routine for them, have fun and learn, and also to test my patience and see if Im truly fit to teach my boys at home:) Caleb LOVES the idea of doing school in our Pj's and Jack is all about keeping busy so it works out great!


We also signed Caleb up for AYSO and aside from the fact that this has been the most chaotic organization I have been a part of I am loving every second of him being out on the field!
He had his first practice and game last week and it was so fun....for the parents:)
Caleb claims he is tired, or hungry, or thirsty. We thought this may not be his sport. He is not an aggressive kid, he doesn't enjoy trying new things and he apparently is not a fan of running up and down a field but John and I decided we are gonna stick it out this season and if he doesn't want to do it next season that is fine:)

Tired Already

Part2

Oh my word I love this guy so much! Clearly running the opposite direction of the ball, trying to avoid all the boys coming at him, completely aloof!





My little BLACK BAT!!

Summer Recap!

Not really sure what happened this summer but I definitely was not up for bloggin. Just never felt motivated, kept forgetting my camera, could not seem to find time to sit down and actually do it.
So here is a short recap of our summer!

Every Thursday we have our good friends the Marshalls come over and play! They boys love spending time with them!


We did some blueberry picking at Underwood farms!


Went on a lot of Trolley rides with friends this summer!

Got all dressed up with no where to go






lots of eating!!




Making new AMAZING friends!




Found a fun new place to play called "Ojai Kids Club" and have been going at least once a week!





went to the beach with friends!


Did arts and crafts with pudding...then finished it off!





Played games as a family!


Like I said, the pictures I have taken this summer are few and far between but we have had such a busy summer that time just got away from us!
I'll do better, I promise!

When momma got her groove back

Ok so I have been in some sort of summer funk. Life has been crazy busy for us and some unexpected tragedies with friends and family have put me in a stand still. But after Tahoe and the boys being away at my parents house for a week, the boys are in much need of routine and consistency. They have been extra crazy and nutso lately so I decided it was time for momma to get her act in gear and start implementing some new things.

The gumball jar is for when the boys make good choices, have good attitudes, do good things without being asked ( ie: share with their brother, clean their room without being asked, not throwing a fit when I say "no") ...then they get to put a gumball in the jar. Once it hits a certain line we will take them to the candy store to pick out a small candy, something they LOVE to do and a place I needed to set a limit on, otherwise they would ask to go there everyday!


Chore charts! Something where we can begin teaching them about family team work, accomplishments and earning a little money. We are giving them a dime for every sticker they get on their chart for the week. Then by the end we will divide it up by giving, savings, and spending. Caleb has loved it and has been asking to do things around the house just to earn more.....jack not so much:)


Oh yes and Jack is starting to potty train. He is doing great but I have a feeling it will take lot longer with guy. He does what he wants when he wants and gets very distracted very easily! WE'll see how this goes down!